Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Beacon, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Beacon

$2,637/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beacon is $2,637 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $737 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beacon

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Beacon rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Beacon, NY

Average rent prices in Beacon have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Beacon, NY

Rent prices in Beacon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beacon is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Beacon run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,875.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

4%

19%

1 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$3,725

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,595

3%

46%

4 bedroom

$3,475

27%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Beacon, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Beacon, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Beacon and Fishkill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Beacon

Median rent price$2,637
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,562
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beacon, NY is 3% higher than the median rent in Fishkill, NY.

Discover rentals in Beacon, NY

13 Falconer St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Beacon

390 Main St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Beacon

Residential Lease, Beacon, NY

390 Main St #4, Beacon, NY 12508

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

10 Vine St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Beacon

Residential Lease, Beacon, NY

10 Vine St, Beacon, NY 12508

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,100

16 Harbor Hill Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Beacon

Residential Lease, Beacon, NY

16 Harbor Hill Ct, Beacon, NY 12508

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,100

Price dropped $150

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Frequently asked questions for Beacon, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Beacon rental market.

How much is rent in Beacon?

The average rent in Beacon is $2,637 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beacon?

Average rent prices in Beacon have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Beacon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beacon is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $737 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beacon?

To comfortably afford rent in Beacon, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Beacon?

January offers the best rental deals in Beacon, with rents running approximately 16% lower than September, which sees the highest prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters throughout the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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